The Cunning Canary

Bruce Springsteen fans, listen up – Bruce is coming to Gran Canaria! Although the date hasn’t been finalised yet (few things in Gran Canaria ever are!) it is believed to be May 15th, 2012. The other venues and dates are Seville on May 13th, Barcelona on May 17th and 18th, San Sebastian on June 2nd [...]

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If you are planning to visit Las Palmas during Carnaval time in 2012, you will be pleased to know that the local council has released the agenda, so you can get busy planning your trip. There is a Carnaval in the South which some people prefer to attend but if you fancy something different this [...]

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So, what’s on in Gran Canaria in November? Well, this year’s WOMAD fiesta is scheduled for November 12th, 2011 in Santa Catalina and The Boulevard, in Las Palmas, and that is something you don’t want to miss. There will be plenty of national and international musicians performing, as well as various workshops for adults and [...]

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Next year’s Carnaval is going to be from 3rd – 21st February in Las Palmas (according to the official website) and from 25th February until 4th March in Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles (according to the local council website). If you are in the mood for some fun, why not book your 2012 holiday in [...]

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This festival takes place between 2nd and 13th June, in Mogan. The last day is Monday 13th June, so most public buildings (like the town hall, banks etc) will be closed, although it takes more than public holidays to close most of the tourist shops and restaurants. This is just a small local fiesta so [...]

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This event lasts from 10am on April 4th until 10.30pm on April 10th. You can dine for 10 euros (for dinner) or 4 euros (for breakfast or lunch) at a number of restaurants situated around Zona Comercial La Triana in Las Palmas, which is the capital’s main shopping area. Look out for “visual merchandising” concepts [...]

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Virgen de la Candelaria, or Dia de la Candelaria, is usually celebrated worldwide on February 2nd but this differs from country to country. Also known as Candlemas, Dia de la Candelaria is a Catholic holiday. It is based on the presentation of Jesus in the temple. The Virgen de la Candelaria is the Patron Saint [...]

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The dates for the Carnaval Las Palmas have finally been announced and you can find a complete guide here: http://lpacarnaval.com/events?locale=en as well as on our 2011 Gran Canaria calendar here: http://www.cunningcanary.com/2011-gran-canaria-festival-calendar/ If you are thinking about booking a holiday to Gran Canaria in 2011 and you want to see the Carnaval in Las Palmas, hurry [...]

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Between January 7 and February 6, 2011, you can enjoy the annual Canary Islands music festival. This festival has taken place every year since 1985 and each year there seem to be more artists and visitors. The classical music concerts are held in the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, and in the [...]

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The carnival in Las Palmas in 2010 lasts from January 26th until February 20th and there are all kinds of events from processions, parades, music, dancing, food and drink shows, drag queen competitions and, of course, the Carnival Queen Gala. Carnival, or Carnaval, is a magical time and there is a lot to see and [...]

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